dense objects

[/dens ˈɑːbdʒɛkts/]
noun phrasepl: dense objects
objetos densos
1. Physical matter that is closely compacted with high mass relative to volume; objects with significant weight concentrated in a small space
Lead and gold are examples of dense objects that sink quickly in water.
Chumbo e ouro são exemplos de objetos densos que afundam rapidamente na água.
2. In physics and astronomy, celestial bodies or materials with exceptionally high density, such as neutron stars or black holes
Neutron stars are among the most dense objects in the universe.
Estrelas de nêutrons estão entre os objetos mais densos do universo.
3. Figuratively, something difficult to understand or interpret due to complexity or opacity
That philosophical text is quite dense; it contains dense objects of thought that require careful analysis.
Esse texto filosófico é bastante denso; contém objetos de pensamento complexos que exigem análise cuidadosa.
The term 'objetos densos' is used consistently in Brazilian Portuguese scientific education and everyday language. In astronomy and physics discussions, it's a standard technical term. The concept also appears metaphorically in literature and intellectual discourse to describe complex ideas or difficult-to-penetrate texts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compact objectsheavy objectssolid objectsconcentrated matter
Antonyms / Antônimos
light objectsporous objectssparse objectslow-density objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos densos
Standard term used in scientific and everyday contexts
São Paulo
objetos densos / material denso
Common in technical and academic discussions
Rio de Janeiro
objetos densos
Standard usage, may be informally shortened to 'denso'
Portugal
objetos densos
Identical usage; may also use 'matéria condensada' in scientific contexts

Related Words

densitymassvolumegravitycompactness

Related Idioms & Phrases

heavy as lead (dense object comparison)
packed solid
thick and heavy
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